Rice production in China: Growing Rice in China

China is the world’s largest producer of rice, making up 30% of global rice production. It produces the highest rice yields in Asia, at 6.5 tonnes per is produced throughout the nation and is believed to have been domesticated around the Yangtze River Valley and Yellow River from 7000 BC. The main variants of rice grown in China are indica and japonica subspecies, with ongoing developments in hybrid cultivation is labour intensive, and is dependent on a variety of cropping and planting methods, as well as fertiliser and pesticides. Rice is highly prized by consumers as a food grain, making it a staple food for two-thirds of the nation. This video will give answers to the following questions: What kind of rice do they grow in China? What is the traditional Chinese method of rice farming? How long does it take to grow rice in China? What is the secret to successful rice farming? Does China produce a lot of rice? When Did Chinese start eating rice?